Carrying pepper spray is a smart and simple way to stay safe. Here are five solid reasons why you should have it on hand:

1. Effective Self-Defense – Pepper spray can quickly disable an attacker by causing intense burning, temporary blindness, and difficulty breathing, giving you time to escape.
2. Easy to Carry & Use – It’s lightweight, compact, and can be attached to your keychain or kept in your pocket, making it accessible in an emergency.
3. Non-Lethal Protection – Unlike other self-defense tools, pepper spray is non-lethal but still highly effective, making it a great choice for those who want protection without deadly force.
4. Works Against People & Animals – Whether it’s a potential mugger or an aggressive dog, pepper spray can help deter threats in various situations.
5. Legal & Affordable – In most places, pepper spray is legal to carry and easy to purchase, offering an inexpensive yet powerful layer of security.

Bottom line: It’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it!

What is pepper spray?

Pepper spray usually comes packaged in an aerosol or spray container. Oleoresin capsicum (OC) is the primary ingredient in most types of pepper sprays. This comes from plants in the species Capsicum annuum which includes chili peppers. Capsaicin’s, which give chili pepper its flavor and pungency, are found in pepper spray, which is then designed to have a much higher levels of capsaicin than chilis. It’s important to carry pepper spray if you’re going out. Pepper spray should be used appropriately, but it’s good to have just in cases when danger might approach.

Pepper sprays are ideal for self defense because they’re small enough to conceal easily and because they’re easy to transport. Our products include pepper sprays that attach to your keychain, so you can keep them close at hand without taking up too much space. They’re also compact enough to fit into a safe pocket or clip onto your car visor.

Concealing lightweight pepper spray is simple and can be stored easily in a purse or handbags so no one knows you’ve got it on your person.

All of our pepper spray containers come with a safety mechanism to prevent accidental spraying which come in the form of either a twist nozzle, flip top or a simple cap.

Because pepper spray contains capsaicin, which causes severe pain when applied to skin, it has an extremely high Scoville Heat Units (SHU) rating.

Physical effects

Pepper spray is a lacrimator, meaning it’s a tear-producing substance. Not only that but it can make it difficult to breath and causes eyes to close due their veins swelling causing temporary blindness. Some people describe a bubbling or boiling sensation and severe discomfort.

Aside from coughing, wheezing and temporary blindness, other unpleasant effects include: throat burning, chest pain, gagging, runny nose, disorientation, inability to speak.

Painful though they may be, the symptoms usually aren’t long lasting and won’t cause permanent harm.

Styles

Pepper spray comes in an assortment of styles. There’s pepper spray for designed for joggers; equipped with a strap to help keep a secured grip in your hand as you make your morning laps. Some sprays come in the form of gel which really causes the spray to stick to the attackers. Some pepper spray is even equipped with a UV dye to help police identify attackers.